BANDON — The ninth-annual Bandon Feeds the Hungry variety show and silent auction is set for7 p.m.Saturday Oct. 1, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW in City Park.

This is a Bandon event that is not to be missed! Participate in an evening of music, fun and a silent auction while donating money to food assistance organizations that help keep the Bandon community strong.

This lively event will present musical entertainment including singers, dancers, actors, a magician and more. The silent auction includes many unique items and gift certificates donated by local individuals and merchants. Attendants will also enjoy door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and a snack bar with refreshments provided by the nonprofit Everyone at Table (E.A.T.) which serves nutritious meals to those on limited incomes. Masters of ceremonies Mike Dempsey and Neal Davis will be sure to entertain with their quick wit as they guide the audience through the evening.

Proceeds from Bandon Feeds the Hungry will benefit Bandon’s five food assistance programs, which are dedicated to addressing the needs of the hungry: Bandon Senior Nutrition, Coastal Harvest Gleaners, E.A.T., Good Neighbors Food Bank and Restoration Church Food Pantry.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $5 for children 10 and younger. Families (immediate family members) can attend for $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to give people plenty of time to look over the silent auction items. Bring a canned food to donate to Bandon Feeds the Hungry to receive a raffle ticket for door prize drawings.

For more information, or those who would like to donate money, door prizes or silent auction items, call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989. All donations are tax-deductible.

SAVE the date of Tuesday evening, May 31 for a Bandon Cares Spring Event. We are planning the usual buffet meal and networking opportunities….

AND a presentation you won’t want to miss!

GREAT NEWS! Bandon Chamber of Commerce has launched its new website and community calendar. The Chamber will be presenting the calendar features to nonprofits and letting us know how we can all publicize our nonprofit community events. An active, well-publicized and well-used community calendar has been a goal desired by all Bandon’s nonprofits and businesses. Come to see how your organization can participate.

Registration and more information will be available soon. Check http://bandoncares or watch for a follow up email.

Bandon Feeds the Hungry show is Saturday October 3 at the Sprague. This is a Bandon event that is not to be missed. Participate in an evening of music, fun and a silent auction while donating money to organizations that help keep the Bandon community strong.

The annual Bandon Feeds the Hungry variety show and silent auction will be held at7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Sprague Community Theater.

This lively event will present musical entertainment including singers, dancers, actors and even a magician! The silent auction includes many items and gift certificates donated by local individuals and merchants. Attendants will also enjoy door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and a snack bar with refreshments provided by the nonprofit Everyone at Table (E.A.T.) which serves nutritious meals to those on limited incomes. Masters of ceremonies Mike Dempsey and Neal Davis will be sure to entertain with their quick wit as they guide the audience through the evening.

Proceeds from Bandon Feeds the Hungry will benefit Bandon’s five food assistance programs, which are dedicated to addressing the needs of the hungry: Bandon Senior Nutrition, Coastal Harvest Gleaners, E.A.T., Good Neighbors Food Bank and Restoration Church Food Pantry.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $5 for children 10 and younger. They can be purchased ahead of time at Bandon Ace Hardware. They can also be purchased at the door on show night. Bring a canned food to donate to Bandon Feeds the Hungry to receive a raffle ticket for door prize drawings.

For more information, or those who would like to donate money, door prizes or silent auction items, call Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989 or Autumn Moss Strong at 541-290-5146. All donations are tax-deductible.

Bandon Cares Members and Supporters:
The Bandon Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking input from all nonprofits serving Bandon. Please see the email below and then, by Sept. 1, answer and submit the referenced questionnaire.

It appears responding organizations will be listed in a Chamber newsletter as well as (perhaps) other venues like their website as contribution/volunteer opportunities.

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Attention Bandon area nonprofits and service organizations:

Request for Content, Bandon Nonprofit Opportunities 2016

The Bandon Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our local nonprofits and service organizations for the programs and services they contribute in our community. To support you, we would like to publish a list of 2016 nonprofit contribution opportunities, concurrent with our October 2015 newsletter.

Want to share your 2016 goals with Bandon Chamber members?Representatives of nonprofit and service organizations are invited to complete the attached questionnaire and submit to Julie Miller at the Bandon Chamber of Commerce by September 1, 2015.

The BCC operates as a nonprofit, so we understand the financial structure unique to nonprofits and the need for regular fundraising, grants and in-kind donations. It’s also the role of the BCC to support our member professionals and business owners who regularly receive donation and funding requests.

Bandon Feeds the Hungry Variety Show needs you! Auditions for all kinds of talent for the eighth annual Bandon Feeds the Hungry Variety Show will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the Ocean Crest Elementary School gym. Acts should be five minutes or less and can be vocal, comedy, dance or other type of performance appropriate for the stage. Bring a CD if accompaniment is needed. (from Bandon Western World August 4, 2015)